Apprentice Jeweler - Signet Jewelers - Walden Village - Buffalo, NY
About The Position
Signet Jewelers is hiring an entry-level Apprentice Jeweler for its Field Design & Service Center Team. The role provides training to develop skills from apprentice to jeweler and potentially Bench Jeweler, within a promote-from-within environment. Apprentices learn the business through administrative responsibilities and customer service, interact with stores and customers, complete clerical tasks, photograph jewelry for intake and tracking, and learn the basics of jewelry repair, beginning with polishing and quality control. Candidates with a desire to learn the jeweler trade are considered, including those without prior jewelry experience. The Design & Service Center Team is dedicated to delivering a customer-first experience that exceeds expectations for custom jewelry design and repairs. The position is full-time, consisting of a 40-hour work week, with varying hours that include some nights and weekends and seasonal required overtime. The listed base pay is $16.00–$17.00; final pay is determined based on experience and qualifications.
Requirements
- High school degree or equivalent preferred but not required.
- Some knowledge of jewelry or jewelry repair/design preferred but not required.
- Customer-service orientation and strong interpersonal skills.
- High standard for quality work.
- Basic computer skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Detail-oriented.
- Knowledge of shipping and receiving.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Multitasking and time-management skills.
- Availability for varying hours, including some nights and weekends; seasonal overtime is required.
Nice To Haves
- Basic knowledge of jewelry or jewelry repair/design.
- High school degree or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service and interact with customers and stores.
- Complete administrative and clerical tasks.
- Photograph jewelry for intake and tracking.
- Learn basic jewelry repair, starting with polishing and quality control.
- Train toward becoming a Bench Jeweler.
- Help deliver a customer-first experience for custom jewelry design and repairs.
Benefits
- Jeweler Certification classes to develop and enhance bench skills.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance for full-time Team Members.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Paid holidays for full-time Team Members.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Merchandise discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
